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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,436 and 675,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,436 and 675,232 is: 1,473,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,436 : 675,232 = 675,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,436/675,232 = 675,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,436x = 675,232 × 675,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,436x = 455,938,253,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,938,253,824/309,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,449.29

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